Callaway’s Opus SP+ wedges aim to help you hit low spinners

Callaway has taken the design of their new Opus SP (Spin Pocket) wedges and quite literally put it on steroids.

With the addition of the new Opus SP+ wedges, Callaway has carried over the Spin Pocket design from Opus SP, which hollows out the sole to raise the center of gravity, and then pushed the CG even higher by adding 18 grams of tungsten to the toplines. The Spin Pocket itself is also 25 percent larger than it was on Opus SP.

“Opus SP+ takes on the best qualities of Opus SP, with lower launch, more spin, and engineering control,” said Brian Herr, Callaway R&D Manager for Wedges. “The higher CG helps us flight the ball lower, which is control.”

Keep reading below for more on the Opus SP+ wedges, including my take on the release.

What’s actually new with Callaway Opus SP+ wedges — and why you should care

The most glaring change to the Opus SP+ is the addition of the exposed tungsten plate just below the top of the flange on the back of the head.

That tungsten takes 18 grams of weight and moves it above the strike point, helping players to flight the ball down and increase spin. If this sounds familiar, it’s actually a concept Callaway used two years ago in the Opus Platinum line, where they placed tungsten underneath the topline to raise the CG of that wedge.

With Opus SP+, Callaway is using 23 percent more tungsten than in Opus Platinum.

To get that mass, Callaway designers made the hollow Spin Pocket cavity in the sole of the wedge 25 percent larger than in the Opus SP wedge.

Also, like in the Opus Platinum, Callaway is using a separate MIM’d (Metal Injection Molding) face construction.

Otherwise, the new Opus SP+ has all of the same technology as the Opus SP wedge line, including the tour-validated Shape 6 profile and the new Spin Gen 2.0 face technology with a tighter groove pitch and 17˚ groove angle.

Callaway Opus SP+ Wedges

What is it: A supercharged version of Callaway’s Opus SP wedge with a larger Spin Pocket and the addition of 18g of tungsten to the topline to raise the center of gravity. The SP+ also has a multi-piece construction with a MIM face and a cast 8620 steel body.

Available lofts: 54˚, 56˚, 58˚ and 60˚

Who it’s for: Players who want to lower launch and increase spin with their wedges.

My take: Higher CG is the next frontier of wedges

It’s probably a step too far to say we’ve maxed out what can be done to get more spin out of the groove system on the face of a wedge, but everyone seems to be taking aim at CG these days.

With Opus SP+, Callaway seems to be doubling down on it.

Flighting those 3/4 wedge shots and getting them to stop on a dime and even rip back is super easy to do with the SP+, and that has usually been a challenge for me as someone who doesn’t cover the ball very well.

With the SP+, it gives me the feeling that the ball is going to come out low with plenty of spin, so I don’t need to try to force it by getting too steep and allowing the ball to scoot up the face.

I think you’re going to see more companies focus on raising CGs on wedges to generate more spin, which will lead to players having more control around the greens. Right now, Opus SP+ might be the most extreme example yet.

Price, Specs and Availability

Callaway’s new Opus SP+ wedges are available for pre-order starting February 24 and will arrive at retail locations on March 6.

Each wedge will cost $229.

Opus SP+ Wedges are available in four lofts: 54˚, 56˚, 58˚ and 60˚. Each loft is available in three different grinds: Z, X or S. The stock configuration is with True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 shafts and True Temper Icon Velvet Grips.

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